Difference between revisions of "Cell Membrane"
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Revision as of 14:45, 4 November 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The cell membrane is a layer covering the cytoplasm of a cell.
Function
- The cell membrane controls which chemicals go in and out of the cell.
About Cell Membranes
- In an animal cell the cell membrane is the outer layer of the cell.
- In a plant cell the cell membrane is protected by a cell wall on top of it.
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| The cell membrane of an animal cell is the outer layer. | The cell membrane of a plant cell is protected by the cell wall. |
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The cell membrane is a [[Partially Permeable Membrane|partially permeable membrane covering the cytoplasm of a cell.